The Australian sun was enough to convince Brian that it was time to venture somewhere cold. I started looking into Alaska the week we returned from our trip halfway around the world. We purchased our tickets to Anchorage in March,
Three months down, nine more to go. The first quarter of the year has been a busy one. To be quite honest, as I think back on the last few months, I realize how much of it has been a
Melbourne, Australia has a population of over 5 million people. It can get crowded and busy, particularly during the summer months and public holidays. After spending nearly 3 days in and out of airports among travelers and locals alike, Brian
How many of us spend at least a few hours a day staring at a screen? Screen time is becoming more common as the American workforce shifts from manual labor and trade-based occupations to automated and technologically-involved roles. Movie nights,
It’s 2023! Another year of opportunity and possibility. Happy New Year to all of you. Brian and I hope you enjoyed your holidays. Ours were a whirlwind of fun, food, and hugs abound. We are completely unrested, but looking forward
As fall gives way to colder weather and winter stillness, I find myself in a contemplative state of reflection and intention. It’s been a year of trial and error, ups and downs, and experimental joy. This month has gifted moments
Sometimes, I joke that I became a minimalist out of necessity. While there is a little truth to that, I have found that I actually prefer a minimalist lifestyle to one that celebrates excess. Minimalism is intentionally choosing to own
Do your workweeks ever seem to fly by in a blur? Whether you’re heads-down focused on a single task or running around like crazy, things can feel hectic during the week. Errands, chores, and other tasks tend to pile up
After about a year and a few trips along the way, Brian and I have decided that we are changing the way we travel. What began as a temporary pause in our travel habits has turned into a much longer
Have you ever had one of those days that you wish you could do over? Whether a mistake (maybe multiple), or a great date, or even a distant childhood memory…living in the present, reflecting on the past, and hoping for